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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edgars Al Dariush (ranked 1826 p4p, 1399 weight class) and Jan Siuta (ranked 270 p4p, 207 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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207
5 - 1 - 0 |
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217
7 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
World class MT
Cardio machine |
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Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Edgars Al Dariush!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jan Siuta!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Siuta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Al Dariush.
Siuta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Al Dariush.
A slapping leg kick lands for Al Dariush.
Siuta works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Siuta is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Al Dariush.
Al Dariush appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Al Dariush tries to clinch up
and Siuta counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Edgars Al Dariush has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siuta throws a lazy uppercut
and Al Dariush moves into the clinch.
Siuta lands a nice shot to the body.
Al Dariush works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Siuta breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Dariush ducks right into an uppercut from Siuta.
A low kick from Al Dariush is predictable there
and Siuta counters with a nice uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Siuta.
Al Dariush is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Siuta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Al Dariush wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Siuta throws an off balance right hand
and Al Dariush holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Al Dariush tries to pull guard but Siuta forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Al Dariush makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Siuta misses with a punch on the inside.
We've been informed that Siuta has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A hook to the body from Siuta.
Siuta wants to break free but Al Dariush has control.
Siuta throws a punch but it's blocked by Al Dariush.
Siuta can't find room to land a body shot as Al Dariush controls the action.
Al Dariush tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Dariush presses Siuta against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Siuta can't find room to land a body shot as Al Dariush controls the action.
Siuta pushes Al Dariush back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Al Dariush is trying to pull guard but Siuta has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edgars Al Dariush. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Al Dariush is trying to pull guard but Siuta turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Siuta misses with some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Al Dariush tries to pull guard but Siuta won't allow it.
Siuta breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Al Dariush looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Al Dariush slips a jab from Siuta.
Siuta comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Siuta lands a head shot.
Siuta misses the shot to the body.
Al Dariush takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Siuta misses with a double jab
and Al Dariush counters by clinching up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siuta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Al Dariush on the inside.
Al Dariush lands a left hand that snaps the head of Siuta backwards.
Siuta tries to work over Al Dariush's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Al Dariush pushes Siuta back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Siuta.
Siuta can't find room to land a body shot as Al Dariush controls the action.
Al Dariush lands with a left to the head.
Al Dariush is trying to pull guard but Siuta turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Siuta throws a punch but it's blocked by Al Dariush.
Al Dariush lands a shoulder strike.
Al Dariush is trying to pull guard but Siuta has him pressed against the cage.
Al Dariush drags the fight down to the ground.
Siuta tries to free his leg and advance position but Al Dariush is retaining full guard.
Siuta must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Dariush looking for a guillotine here but Siuta defends easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Al Dariush working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Siuta doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Siuta manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Siuta engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jan Siuta will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Edgars Al Dariush's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Siuta misses with a body shot.
Al Dariush is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Siuta.
Siuta misses with a jab to the body
and Al Dariush counters with a right hand to the body.
Siuta misses with a few strikes there.
Siuta connects with a good right hand that stumbles Al Dariush. Al Dariush circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Al Dariush misses with a body shot.
Al Dariush lands with a straight right. Siuta didn't see that one coming.
Siuta looks to land a combination but Al Dariush avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Dariush throws a jab but it's blocked by Siuta.
Jan Siuta seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Siuta looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Siuta misses with a hook
and Al Dariush counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Al Dariush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Dariush tries a body shot but Siuta blocks it.
Al Dariush ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Al Dariush no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Siuta seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Siuta trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Dariush is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Al Dariush working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Siuta doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Siuta manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Al Dariush is pulling down on Siuta's head. It's preventing any offense from Siuta, at least for the moment.
Siuta really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Al Dariush. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Dariush is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Siuta defends well.
Siuta is sitting in close to Al Dariush's body. Al Dariush has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Siuta is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Siuta is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Al Dariush.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Edgars Al Dariush!
Edgars Al Dariush thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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